From easy crisp salads to quick sauteed veggies, these tasty dishes are sure to become instant favorites.

give a shot to find asparagus spears that are a medium thicknessslightly larger around than a pencil.

Although thinner or thicker asparagus will work, be mindful that the cooking time may differ.

a recipe photo of the Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Steaks

Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

For a different twist, swap out the Parmesan cheese for Gruyere or white Cheddar.

Let it stand for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Freshly grated carrots work best here.

a recipe photo of the Baked Feta & Tomato Portobellos

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Be sure to heat the baking sheet while the oven preheatsit helps jump-start the browning of the cabbage.

Serve alongside seared chicken thighs or grilled steak.

They pair with everything, from steak to chicken and seafood.

a recipe photo of the Quick & Easy Asparagus with Balsamic and Parmesan

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Steaming them before sauteing results in the perfect tender-crisp texture without the risk of burning them in the pan.

Here, we draw flavor inspiration from Caesar salad by making a creamy dressing to accompany the tender cauliflower.

Let the cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.

a recipe photo of the Scalloped Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

The lemony gremolata adds a dash of freshness and brightness to balance the salty cheese.

However, if the stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch, cut them in half lengthwise.

Pair this quick side dish with everything from pan-seared fish to roasted chicken.

a recipe photo of the Carrot Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Serve them with roasted pork, chicken or steak for a quick weeknight meal.

a recipe photo of the Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

a recipe photo of the Cacio e Pepe Cabbage Wedges

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield

a recipe photo of the Garlic-Butter Green Beans

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

a recipe photo of the Caesar-Style Whole-Roasted Cauliflower

Photographer: Hannah Hufham, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines, Food Stylist: Liz Mervosh

a recipe photo of the Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Slices with Gremolata

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

a recipe photo of the Broccoli Amandine

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

a recipe photo of the Cumin-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Cabbage Caesar Salad

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Kelsey Moylan, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Photo of Caesar Salad with Brussels Sprouts

Jake Sternquist